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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.39, 714.14 and 168.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.39, 714.14 and 168.07 is: 251.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.39 : 714.14 = 168.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.39/714.14 = 168.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.39x = 714.14 × 168.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.39x = 120,025.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,025.51/476.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.95

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